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Preface
How To Use This Book
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Hemopoiesis
Erythropoiesis
Erythrocyte Morphology
Erythrocyte Morphology Images
Erythrocyte Membrane and Cytoskeleton
Erythrocyte Metabolism
Erythrocyte Values
Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia: Immune-Mediated and Oxidative Damage
Nonregenerative Anemia
Erythrocytosis
Pearls
Case Studies
Granulopoiesis
Neutrophils and Neutrophil Kinetics
Neutrophilia and Neutrophilic Inflammation
Left Shift and Toxic Change
Neutrophil Response and Bone Marrow Activity
Neutropenia
Neutrophil Dysfunction and Morphologic Abnormalities
Eosinophils
Basophils
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Interpreting the Leukogram
Lymphoid Neoplasms
Plasma Cell Neoplasms
Myeloid Neoplasms
Acute Myeloid Neoplasms
Histiocytic Neoplasms
Mast Cell Neoplasms
Chronic Myeloid Neoplasms
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Primary Hemostasis (Platelets)
Secondary Hemostasis (Coagulation)
Vitamin K-dependent Coagulation Factors
Fibrinolysis and Anticoagulation
Laboratory Evaluation of Hemostasis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis
Sample Collection
Evaluation of Solid Tissue Samples
Tumor Cytology
Epithelial Tumors
Spindle Cell Tumors
Criteria of Malignancy
Round Cell Tumors
Lymph Node Cytology
Evaluation of Fluid Samples
Transudates
Modified Transudates
Exudates
Specific Fluid Types
Diagnostic Washes
Other Body Fluids
Body Water
Osmotic Pressure
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Magnesium
Acid-Base Balance
Measurement of Acid-Base Balance
Normal Acid-Base Mechanisms
Anion Gap
Classification of Acid-Base Abnormalities
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
Renal Disease
Azotemia
Uroabdomen
Urea and Creatinine
Chronic Renal Disease
Acute Renal Failure
Urinalysis
Physical Evaluation of Urine
Chemical Evaluation of Urine
Microscopic Evaluation of Urine
Urine Sediment Images
Fractional Excretion of Electrolytes
Miscellaneous Laboratory Findings with Renal Disease
Enzymes
Indicators of Hepatocellular Injury
Indicators of Cholestasis
Indicators of Hepatic Dysfunction
Other Laboratory Findings With Hepatic Disease
Expected Results According to Hepatic Disorder
Case studies
Exocrine pancreas
Gastrointestinal Tract
Acid-base and Electrolyte Disturbances
Parathyroid Gland
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Thyroid Gland
Hyperthryoidism
Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Gland and Adrenal Glands
Hyperadrenocorticism
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction in Horses
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypermineralocorticism
Diabetes Insipidus
Endocrine Pancreas
Diabetes Mellitus
Other Causes of Hyperglycemia and Glucosuria
Pancreatic Islet Tumors
Other Causes of Hypoglycemia
Routine Tests of Muscle Damage
Specialized Tests of Muscle Damage
Measurement of Proteins
Interpretation of Protein Patterns
Hypergammaglobulinemia
Lipid Structure and Transport
Lipemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypolipidemia
Bovine Ketosis
Pregnancy Toxemia
Appendix I: Practice Cases
Appendix II: Interpretation of Laboratory Results
Appendix III: Guide to Case Studies
List of Abbreviations
Appendix IV: Links
Glossary Terms
See Figs 1.3 to 1.29 for images of various types of RBC morphology.
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